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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,277.32, 5,901.06 and 2,508.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,277.32, 5,901.06 and 2,508.28 is: 3,460.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,277.32 : 5,901.06 = 2,508.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,277.32/5,901.06 = 2,508.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,277.32x = 5,901.06 × 2,508.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,277.32x = 14,801,510.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,801,510.78/4,277.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,460.46

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